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Herbal Treatment for Joint Pain

By : Ms. Kamla Devi , Nagaur, Rajasthan

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Swelling, reduced range of motion, stiffness.
Ingredients: 100 g tender leaves of Aank (Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton).
Preparation: Crush the leaves to prepare a paste and slightly heat it.
Dosage/Application: Apply the warm paste on joints once daily till cure.    
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. 


Suggested Reading(s):

Chaudhary, P., Ramos, M. V., da Silveira Vasconcelos, M., & Kumar, V. L. (2016). Protective effect of high molecular weight protein sub-fraction of Calotropis procera latex in monoarthritic rats. Pharmacognosy magazine, 12(Suppl 2), S147.

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